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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,218.21, 374,289.96 and 150,370.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,218.21, 374,289.96 and 150,370.73 is: 207,516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,218.21 : 374,289.96 = 150,370.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,218.21/374,289.96 = 150,370.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,218.21x = 374,289.96 × 150,370.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,218.21x = 56,282,254,612.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,282,254,612.90/271,218.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,516.51

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